What Is Sublimation Printing?

Sublimation Printing is...

While the name might make the process seem complicated and techy, it’s actually quite simple to understand.

Sublimation definition - soild matter Changes directly into a gaseous without a liquid.

Sublimation printing also called dye sublimation printing, is a printing method for transferring images onto a substrate (usually printing on polyester fabrics and polyester resin coated products).

Here are two parts process Successful sublimation printing requires:

Print images onto sublimation paper using sublimation inks.

Use a heat press to transfer the printing paper to the substrate

The Benefits

lFull customization and the advantage of digital sublimation is that no plates are needed, so it is best for customized designs, with changing elements like numbers and names.

lIt is a quick and easier way of printing, it can be done on the same day or same hour itself to get the finished product. Also, it is made based on demand so, no scope of wastage or any risk.

lAlmost unlimited colors to choose from. Thousands of colors can be produced with sublimation (even if you choose a 4 color printer). And it doesn’t cost extra to add additional colors to your design.

Sublimation printing is one of the very few methods you can print full colored images onto hard surfaces.